In the wake of France’s 29-28 loss to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, les Bleus captain Antoine Dupont criticised referee Ben O’Keeffe, saying “I’m not sure the…
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Springboks knock out France on march to Rugby World Cup semi-finals
There was just a point in it as South Africa defeat France, 29-28
Cheslin Kolbe charges down conversion for France
The South African winger came up with a crucial play in what proved to be a one-point game
Watch France v South Africa live stream: how to watch the Rugby World Cup quarter-final
Rugby World Cup quarter-finals do not come much bigger than this. The host nation and the defending champions meet in a colossal head-to-head. Strap yourselves in and make sure you’ve…
France v South Africa predictions: Can hosts dethrone Springboks?
Les Bleus face the Springboks in a huge match-up in Paris on Sunday night
Dusautoir: South Africa are worst possible opponents for France
Former France captain Thierry Dusautoir fears the damage a physical Springboks could cause the hosts
How to watch Rugby World Cup quarter-finals: live stream every match
All four of this weekend’s World Cup quarter-finals – each one a north v south match-up – are set to be truly epic encounters. They’re also impossible to call, so…
The rise and rise of flying Louis Bielle-Biarrey
The Bordeaux star has made a big impression at just 20
We found stunning views of nature just outside Saint-Étienne
From the summit of Crêt de la Perdrix, the sky stretched out with peaks scratching gently at its underside. On Rugby World’s recent stint in Saint-Étienne for the Rugby World…
Who is Louis Bielle-Biarrey? Ten things you need to know about young France flyer
Louis Bielle-Biarrey should have gone to the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship with France in July. But France head coach Fabien Galthie insisted he – and fellow age-grade prodigy Emilien…